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NHRC Urges Action Against Ranbir Kapoor's Vaping Scene

9/23/2025

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National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) receives complaint alleging Ranbir Kapoor's vaping scene in Netflix's The Ba***ds of Bollywood promotes youth e-cigarette use.
NHRC urges action by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and recommends filing an FIR against Kapoor, producers, and Netflix.
The complaint cites violations of Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2019, and notes series premiered on September 18.

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National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) receives complaint alleging Ranbir Kapoor's vaping scene in Netflix's The Ba***ds of Bollywood promotes youth e-cigarette use.
NHRC urges action by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and recommends filing an FIR against Kapoor, producers, and Netflix.
The complaint cites violations of Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2019, and notes series premiered on September 18.